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lease something (out) to someone to rent something to someone. The company leases cars out to its customers. Can you lease this building to me for two years? Lease out only the first two floors. lease something back to sell something, then rent it from the buyer. We sold the building to a real estate firm and then leased it back. There was some tax saving involved. We leased back the building. See also: back lease something from someone to rent something from someone. We decided to lease the building from the owner rather than buying it. The company always leases its cars from the dealership. new lease on life Cliché a renewed and revitalized outlook on life. Getting the job offer was a new lease on life. When I got out of the hospital, I felt as if I had a new lease on life. give somebody a new lease of life (British & Australian) also give somebody a new lease on life (American) if something gives someone a new lease of life, it makes them happy or healthy and gives them new energy after a period of illness or sadness The operation was such a success - it really has given her a new lease of life. give something a new lease of life to improve something that was old or old-fashioned so that it works better or looks better I've had that blue sofa re-covered and it's really given it a new lease of life. a new lease on life also a new lease of life an opportunity to be successful or happy after having experienced a series of difficulties The heart operation was a complete success and has given her a new lease on life. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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4 million, or $82 per square foot of gross leasable area. 4 million square feet of leasable space located throughout 45 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Work on the interior renovation of the 11-story, 125,000 s/f building began November 2004, with completion scheduled for December 2005 for the Church's offices, and March 2006 for the lobby and leasable space. |
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